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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.87, 22,799.93 and 7,301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.87, 22,799.93 and 7,301.36 is: 10,949.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.87 : 22,799.93 = 7,301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.87/22,799.93 = 7,301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.87x = 22,799.93 × 7,301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.87x = 166,470,346.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,470,346.40/15,203.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,949.21

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